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 FA C TOR Y LEG I SLA TION FOR WOMi 1 9 3

PENNSYLVANIA.

Inspection. This was provided in 1889 in all factories where women are employed. One-half of the deputies must be women. (Laws of 1889, Act No. 235, sec. 5.)

Hours of labor. I. Sixty hours per week shall form the maxi- mum time of labor for males under eighteen years, and all females. (Laws of 1893.)

2. Every person, firm, or corporation employing women or children is required to post and keep posted in a conspicuous place in every room in which such help is employed, a printed notice stating the number of hours per day for each day in the week required of them. (Laws of 1893, sec. 3.)

Sanitary regulations. Suitable and proper wash and dressing rooms and closets must be provided where women are employed. These must be properly screened and ventilated and kept in a clean condition. (Laws of 1893, Act No. 235, sec. 10.)

Seats provided. Seats shall be provided for female workers to be used when not actually engaged in work. (Laws of 1887, Act 7, sec. I.)

MINNESOTA.

Inspection. This was provided in 1893. Inspectors to be appointed by the commissioners of labor. (General Laws of 1893, chap. 6.)

Hours of labor. In all manufactories, workshops, and other places used for mechanical and other purposes where children under eighteen years and women are employed, the time of labor for these persons shall not exceed ten hours per day, and any- \vho compels children under eighteen years or women to work a longer time shall be liable to prosecution, and upon con- viction to a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100. (Orig- inal law of 1858 embodied in the General Laws of 1878, chap. 24, sec. i.)

Sanitary regulations. Properly screened and ventilated dress- rooms and closets shall be provided in all factories, mills.